LAFLA

CANDIDATE PROFILE

POSITION TITLE

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

PRIMARY LOCATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

CREATED FOR

LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is a nonprofit law firm that provides direct client services to more than 100,000 of the most vulnerable Angelinos, ensuring that those living in poverty are treated fairly under the justice system Through a wide range of legal services, system change work and community education, LAFLA seeks to counteract the root causes of poverty and combat the racial, social and economic injustices that those in poverty face LAFLA’s neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, multi-language call center, and domestic violence clinics position LAFLA on the frontlines of community response and at the forefront of societal change

As the justice gap continues to wreak havoc on low-income communities during this relentless Covid19 pandemic, LAFLA has expanded its vital programs and services to meet the increasing needs of its community In addition to convening community-based organizations and other key partners, LAFLA's expert team of attorneys, paralegals, support staff and volunteers work tirelessly to keep families housed and employed, healthcare and government benefits accessible, and domestic abuse survivors safe Driven by a need to provide both compassion and humanity, LAFLA fights for justice for all

IDEAL CANDIDATE

With a focus on growth and expansion of its vital services, LAFLA seeks an experienced development professional who will work with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to create and implement a fundraising and marketing plan Building upon the organization’s past success, including its robust grants program and signature gala, the ideal candidate will focus on major gifts, improve communications and digital marketing, and increase corporate and foundation giving

With a strong track record of designing and executing new funding initiatives, the Chief Development Director must be a wellorganized, strategic thinker with a strong sense of responsibility when it comes to mentoring staff, meeting fundraising goals, while constantly focusing on quality results This individual will work closely with all stakeholders, manage the development and marketing department, represent LAFLA at community events and the general public, and will collaborate with the leadership team on new initiatives The incoming CDD will be highly attuned to issues of systemic racism and will lead with inclusivity and high ethical standards, thus aligning the organization’s philanthropy with its societal vision and core values

about the position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer (CDD) is responsible for the strategy, implementation, execution, expansion, and monitoring of all aspects of resource development for LAFLA

The resource development department includes oversight of major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, grants, sponsorships, planned giving, and special events The Chief Development Director will continue to build on LAFLA's signature events, loyal donor base, and culture of philanthropy

To achieve these goals, the CDD will further develop the staff, creating a cohesive team that is highly skilled at stewarding relationships In the long-term, success also looks like the identification of new sources of unrestricted revenue and new strategies for marketing and communications

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SERVICES

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY LAW

EMPLOYMENT

Restraining orders, orders for custody, dissolution, visitation, and support

EXPUNGMENT

Clear past criminal convictions

IMMIGRATION

GOVERNMENT BENEFITS

Unpaid wages, unemployment benefits, wrongful terminations, discriminatory employment practices t

Benefits to fulfill basic needs (food, shelter, medical care, etc )

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Removal proceedings, naturalization, etc for survivors of crime

STUDENT LOAN ISSUES

Student loan default and repayment, for-profit college fraud, etc

MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS

Legal services for medical patients

TORTURE SURVIVORS PROJECT

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VETERANS JUSTICE CENTER

Benefits, housing, expungements, etc for Veterans

Asylum, legal relief, case management, etc for victims of torture

SEARCH TEAM

Envision Consulting was retained by Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles to conduct the search for their incoming Chief Development Director

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities

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